Volume XLII: 4 Urban V

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4 Urban V

(f. 9d.)
Walter Mably, S.C.L. of the diocese of Exeter. For the church of Stocton, in the diocese of Salisbury, value 10 marks, since on the death of Raymund Pelegrini that of Harwe, in the diocese of London, was given to John de Buckingham, so that Stocton is now about to be void, notwithstanding that he expects a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Exeter, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Avignon, 12 Kal. Dec.
Ibid.
Stephen Wellington, knight, of the diocese of Wells. For a portable altar.
Granted, if your house is of the style of an earl or baron. Dated as above.
(f. 13.)
Charles, king of France, and David, king of Scotland. For dispensation to Thomas de Erskin and Mary de Duglas to intermarry, they being related in the fourth degree of kindred and of affinity.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Kal. Dec.
(f. 13d.)
The same. For the same. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Dec.
(f. 15d.)
Hugh de Kalveley, knight. On behalf of his nephew, David de Kalveley, student at Oxford, for a canonry of St John's, Beverley, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Dec.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his nephew, Thomas de Kalveley, student at Oxford, for a canonry of Ripon, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 16.)
Joan, princess of Aquitaine and Wales. On behalf of her clerk, Laurence de Harpele, for a canonry and prebend of Bromyerd, value 7 marks, which Roger de Freton has resigned, or is bound to resign on getting the canonry and prebend of Newton in Wilton, notwithstanding that Laurence has the chapel of Ornele, in the diocese of Chichester, value 6½ marks. Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. Dec.
1365. Ibid.
The same. On behalf of a constant member of her household, William Craule, for an augmentation of 15 marks in the grant made to him of a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough, value 25 marks.
Granted an augmentation of 5 marks. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of a member of her lord's household, John Askham, for a like augmentation in the grant made to him of a benefice in the gift of the archbishop, prior, and chapter of Canterbury, notwithstanding that he has the church of Broadway, in the diocese of Worcester, which he is ready to resign.
Granted as above. Dated as above.
(f. 22.)
Simon de Neuton, scutifer viridis. For a portable altar.
Granted. Avignon, 5 Id. Dec.
Ibid.
The same. For leave to choose his confessor.
Granted for six years. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Thomas de Paxton, D.C.L. papal chaplain and auditor of the apostolic palace. For the canonry and prebend of Salisbury, void by the death of Raymund Pelegrini, notwithstanding that he has a papal grant of the archdeaconry of Berkshire, of which he has not yet got possession, and therefore continues to hold the church of Hackney, in the diocese of London, and a canonry and prebend of Lincoln. He is ready to resign the archdeaconry, but prays for leave to retain the said church, notwithstanding that Walter de Multon has a papal grant of it, to take effect when Thomas obtains the deanery of Wells. He is ready to resign the stipend of his chaplaincy on getting the said canonry and prebend, for so long as he can freely receive the fruits of his benefices in those parts.
Granted, motu proprio, and resign the said archdeaconry and stipend on getting the canonry and prebend; as to the church, I will make no change, but see if the other or the expectation exceed the usual sum granted to petitioners. Avignon, 5 Id. Dec.
(f. 22d.)
Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales. Whereas his chaplain, Nicholas de Hungerford, formerly prior of St. Frideswide's, Oxford, obtained the priory and governed it for sixteen years, and then exchanged it with John de Dodeford, canon of Carlisle, for a certain vicarage, in which transaction the trickery of John and his own simplicity caused him unconsciously to be guilty of simony, and afterwards laid the matter before the pope, who issued a commission to the cardinal of Nîmes, who ordered the said Nicholas to be deprived both of the priory and the vicarage: the pope is prayed to absolve the said Nicholas from the crime, which arose from his simplicity, and to rehabilitate and replace him in the said priory, or at least to recommit the matter to the cardinal of Nîmes, who is now better informed of the simplicity of Nicholas and the trickery of John.
Let the said cardinal ordain what in his conscience shall seem right. Avignon, 4 Id. Dec.
(f. 23.)
The same. On behalf of his chancellor, John de Harewell, B.C.L. of long standing for the archdeaconry of Berkshire, void by reason that Thomas de Paxton, papal chaplain and auditor, resigned it on obtaining papal provision of a canonry and prebend of Salisbury; and also for reservation of the canonry and prebend of Lincoln, which the cardinal of Dax is bound to resign on getting another canonry and prebend of the same, notwithstanding that John has the archdeaconry of Worcester, and canonries and prebends of St. Martin's-le-Grand, London, and of Wells, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Avignon, 4 Id. Dec.
(f. 24.)
William Crydie, for five years a student of civil law. For the canonry and prebend of St. Carentoc, value 5 marks, about to be void by William Tinchulle obtaining a canonry and prebend and dignity of Wells. Granted. Avignon, Id. Dec.
(f. 27.)
Simon de Neuton, scutifer viridis. For leave to choose his confessor.
Granted elsewhere, and now again. Avignon, 14 Kal. Jan.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his kinsman, Peter de Burton, for an augmentation of the value of the grant made to him in forma pauperum of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of London, value 20 marks with cure of souls, or 15 without.
Granted to the usual amount. Dated as above.
(f. 27d.)
Richard de Tisho, bachelor of canon law. Whereas Robert de Midelond has the treasurership of Exeter, a canonory and prebend of the same, canonries and prebends of Wells and St. Davids, and a canonry of York, with expectation of a prebend, one of which he is bound by papal order to resign on getting the prebend of York, Richard prays for provision of the same, notwithstanding that he is litigating in the apostolic palace about a moiety of the church of Ulfton (Ufton), which is called a prebend in Lichfield, value 5 marks, and has the church of Hertelegh, in the diocese of Rochester, value 40 gold florins.
Granted, and resign one of your benefices. Dated as above.
(f. 30.)
Simon de Neuton, scutifer viridis. On behalf of his brother, Richard de Neuton, for the canonry and prebend of Shaftesbury void by the death of Raymund Pelegrini, papal chaplain and collector, notwithstanding that he has papal provision of a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, 11 Kal. Jan.
(f. 36d.)
The same. On behalf of his kinsman, Peter de Burton, for an augmentation of 20 and 15 marks to the value of the benefice granted him in the gift of the bishop of London, which was 25 marks with cure of souls, and 18 without.
Let the taxation in the special grant be stated, and 5 marks added, and let him come in person to be examined. Avignon, 4 Kal. Jan.
(f. 38d.)
The count of Armagnac. On behalf of his clerk, John de Horton, for the church of Stockton, in the diocese of Salisbury, value 10 marks, void by reason that John de Buckingham has obtained that of Harwe (Harrow), in the diocese of London, notwithstanding that Horton has the church of Hodeley (Hoathley), in the diocese of Chichester, value only 6½ marks, which he is ready to resign.
Granted. Avignon, prid. Kal. Jan.
(f. 39d.)
Nicholas Tammeworth, knight. On behalf of his kinsman, John Roulegh, for the canonry and prebend of London, void by the death of Raymund Pelegrini, papal chaplain and collector.
Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. Jan.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his priest, John Morres, for the perpetual vicarage of Norham, in the diocese of Durham, value 20l. void by the death of William de Elwyk, and which Richard de Fores, an apostate brother of Kynloss, has unlawfully occupied for three years, notwithstanding that John is master of the lazar-house of St. Bartholomew, Twedunth (Tweedmouth), from which he has got no fruits, save those which he has applied to the uses of the said house.
Granted, and resign the lazar-house. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For a portable altar for himself and Joan his wife.
Granted. Dated as above.
1365. (f. 42.)
John Fwyth, cellarer, and William Cantuell, Augustinian canons of St. John Baptist, near Nenach, in the diocese of Killaloe. Whereas in the recent pestilence there has been so great a mortality that hardly two persons remain in their house, they pray on behalf of John Pastyn, canon professed, already dispensed as the son of a sub-deacon, for dispensation that he may have the rule and administration of their house, value 40 florins, void by the death of Laurence.
Granted. Avignon, prid. Kal. Jan.
1366. (f. 43d.)
John, abbot, and the convent of Bruerne, in the diocese of Lincoln. Whereas their monastery has for live years been occupied by an intruded person, and the granges, rents, and possessions alienated by him, and the property allowed to go to rack and ruin, so that instead of sixty monks and as many lay brothers it can now support only six persons, the pope is prayed to grant an indulgence of three years and three quadragene to penitents who visit or contribute to the repair of the said monastery on the feasts of the Blessed Virgin, to whom it is dedicated, at Christmas, Easter, and other feasts and saints' days.
Granted for a year and forty days. Avignon, 3 Non. Jan.
(f. 47d.)
Gerald Omolcorkra, of the diocese of Limerick, and for whom the archbishop and dean of Cashel petition. For the archdeaconry of Cashel, value 30 marks, void by the consecration of John, archbishop of Tuam. Granted. Avignon, Non. Jan.
(f. 48d.)
Simon de Neuton, scutifer viridis. On behalf of his nephew, Alexander de Pullesdon, for the canonry and prebend of Dublin, void by the death of Raymund Pelegrini, papal chaplain and collector.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Jan.
(f. 49d.)
John, count of Armagnac. On behalf of Alexander de Dalby, constable of Bordeaux, for the canonry and prebend of London, void by the death of Raymund Pelegrini, notwithstanding that he has the deanery of St. John's, Chester, and is litigating in the Roman court about a canonry and prebend of Lichfield.
Granted, and resign the contested canonry and prebend. Avignon Id. Jan.
(f. 52.)
Roll of the University of Cambridge, touching the augmentation of precedent grants, and others:—
To John Wisbech, bachelor of canon law, who had a grant of a benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Lewes, value 25 marks with cure of souls, or 18 without, an augmentation of 16 and 10 marks respectively. Granted.
To Laurence Bermere, who had a grant of a benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Castleacre of like value, a like augmentation. Granted.
To Robert Marbylthorp, bachelor of canon law, who had a grant of a benefice in the gift of the archbishop of Canterbury, of like value, a like augmentation. Granted.
To Robert Sutton, B.C.L. who had a grant of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Norwich, of like value, a like augmentation.
Granted.
To William Kirkstede, bachelor of canon law, who had a grant of a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough of like value, a like augmentation. Granted.
To Peter Calkewelle, B.C.L. who had a grant of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Lincoln of like value, a like augmentation.
Granted.
To William Haldynby, B.C.L. who had a grant of a benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Pontefract of like value, a like augmentation. Granted.
Simon de Molton, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Ramsay. Granted.
Thomas Bosyate [bachelor] of canon law. For a benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Prittwelle. Granted.
Simon Lamleye. B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Glastonbury. Granted.
Simon de Rafford, B.C.L. now lecturing in the same at Cambridge to whom when absent [from the papal court] the pope made a grant of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Lincoln. That his examination may be committed to those parts.
Granted. Avignon, 18 Kal. Feb.
(f. 53d.)
John de Lowyk. For the perpetual vicarage of Norham, value 20l. void by the death of William de Elwyk, and which Richard de Fores (as above, f. 39d.) Granted. Avignon, 18 Kal. Feb.
(f. 55d.)
Isolda Parewastel, of Bridgwater. For three years she has daily visited the Lord's Sepulchre and other holy places of the Holy Land, and has there been stripped and placed head downwards on a rack, and beaten; then, half dead, she miraculously escaped from the Saracens, and now proposes to build a chapel at Bridgwater in honour of the Blessed Virgin, and for her soul's health, and for those of her ancestors, and to endow it for one priest with a yearly rent of 36 florins. She therefore prays for licence to found and endow the same, and to reserve the right of patronage to herself and her heirs.
Put up an altar in the church of the parish in which you. wished to build and found the chapel. Avignon, 13 Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
The same. For relaxation of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who visit the said altar in feasts ordered by the chancery. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 56.)
John, abbot of St. Edmunds de Byr, in the diocese of Norwich. For faculty to dispense twenty of his monks, aged twenty, so that they may be ordained priests, there being a great lack of priests by reason of the recent mortality.
Granted for those aged twenty-two. Avignon, 18 Kal. Feb.
(f. 56d.)
Robert Boyl, M.A. For the canonry and prebend of Glasgow, value 30 marks, void by the death of John Flemyng so long ago that it has lapsed to the apostolic see, although the bishop unlawfully detains the same, and notwithstanding that he has a canonry of Ross, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted, and resign the expectation. Avignon, 13 Kal. Feb.
(f. 57.)
James de Audele, knight, lord of the town of Stratton. On behalf of William de Wetherisdale, lord of the town of Wetherisdale, for a portable altar. Granted for six years. Avignon, 13 Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of the same for plenary remission at the hour of death. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Robert de Hamslape. For a benefice without cure of souls, value 8 marks, in the gift of the bishop of Exeter, notwithstanding that he has the church of Tortworth, in the diocese of Worcester, value 7l. 13s. 4d. Granted, and resign the church. Dated as above.
(f. 57d.)
James de Audele, knight. On behalf of Alexander de Dalby, constable of Bordeaux, for a dignity or office, and canonry with expectation of a prebend in York cathedral, notwithstanding that he has the deanery of St. John's, Chester, and is litigating about a canonry and prebend of Lichfield. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 58d.)
The same, lord of the towns of Estyngton and Stratton, councillor of the prince of Aquitaine and Wales. On behalf of his secretary, William de Wetherisdale, S.C.L. for reservation of the church of Ellesworthe (Elsworth), in the diocese of Ely, value 30l. which John de Merton is bound to resign on getting a dignity in Lichfield cathedral, and for the canonry and prebend of Lichfield, which John de Waltham is bound to resign on getting a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, notwithstanding that William has the church of Stanford, value 50 marks, and a canonry and prebend of Hereford, and papal provision of the church of Sniterle, in the diocese of Norwich, value 50 marks, of which he had not yet got possession, all which he is ready to resign.
Granted. Avignon, 11 Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
William de Preston, monk of Bermundsey. For plenary remission at the hour of death. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Thomas atte Fen, lay-brother and donate (donatus) of the said priory. For the like. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 59d.)
The prince and princess of Aquitaine and Wales. On behalf of Richard de Drayton, who, by virtue of a grant from Innocent VI. of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Worcester, accepted the church of Bishop's Cleve then void, but which John de Bryan, under pretext of collation by the ordinary, has detained, and against whom, on appeal to the pope, Richard has obtained two sentences in the papal palace; wherefore, since at the time of the pretended collation John had the church of Hattefield and four or five canonries and prebends, and as the pope detests plurality of benefices, and especially of those which are incompatible, he is prayed to remove John from the said church and to make provision of it anew to Richard, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of St. John's, Beverley.
Granted, and resign all except the prebend of St. John's, and we deprive John of the said church. Avignon, 11 Kal. Feb.
(f. 59d.)
Edward de Cherdestoke (Chardstock). Whereas Roger de Chestrefeld, who has no scholastic degree, holds the church of Wikensten, in the diocese of Lincoln, and canonries and prebends of York, the royal chapel of Westminster, and in the nuns' church of Wilberton, in the diocese of Salisbury, value together 360 marks, and as the pope abhors plurality of benefices, he is prayed to remove John from the canonry and prebend of Wilberton (Wilton), and to make provision of them to Edward, notwithstanding that he has the church of Cnoel (Knoyle), in the diocese of Salisbury, which he is ready to resign, and a canonry and prebend of Lincoln.
We remove Roger from the said prebend, and grant the prayer of the petitioner. Dated as above.
(f. 60.)
James de Audele, knight, lord of Estington and Stratton, and counsellor of the prince of Aquitaine. On behalf of John de Stratford, scholar of canon law, for a canonry of Exeter, with expectation of a prebend, value 7 marks, notwithstanding that he has the church of Chilmark, in the diocese of Salisbury, value 13l. 13s. 4d.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 61.)
Roll Of The University Of Oxford:—
John de Echingham, M.A. doctor of theology, lately chancellor of the university. For enlargement of the grant made to him of a canonry of London, with expectation of a prebend, so as to include a dignity or office with cure of souls, notwithstanding that he has the deanery of South Mailing, value 40l. which he is ready to resign. Granted.
John de Renham, M.A. doctor of theology, sometime chancellor of the university. For a like enlargement, notwithstanding that he has the church of Hollingbourn, in the diocese of Canterbury, which he is ready to resign. Granted.
Richard Pecham, M.A. bachelor of canon and civil law of long standing. For leave to retain the church, value 10l. which he had and was bound to resign, on obtaining papal grant of a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend, seeing that the prebends therein are of very small value.
Granted, if the prebend you get does not exceed the value of 120 florins.
John Digge, B.A. B.C.L. For reformation of the grant made to himself of a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he had the church of Solihull, value 20l. in which by inadvertence of the writer of the roll the word ‘sterling’ was omitted, inasmuch as in England there is no other current money but sterling. Granted, and resign the cure of souls.
Adam (sic) Aswarby, M.A. licentiate in theology. For augmentation of the benefice granted to him in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough, value 25 marks with cure of souls, or 18 without, to 40 and 30 marks respectively.
Granted an augmentation of 20 marks in the benefice with cure of souls, and of 10 in that without.
John Josekin, M.A. who has studied theology for five or six years. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of Lichfield. Granted as above.
John de Middelton, M.A. who has studied theology for five years, and has made scholastic acts in that faculty. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Mary's, York. Granted as above.
Henry de Hopton, M.A. scholar of theology. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Lewes. Granted as above.
Richard de Thonowerthe, M.A. scholar of theology. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of Winchester. Granted as above.
Henry Westebrok, M.A. scholar of theology for five years. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the prior and brethren of the hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. Granted as above.
John de Castro, otherwise Galoun, now M.A. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the prior and chapter of Durham. Granted as above.
John de Derlington, bachelor of canon law. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Winchester. Granted as above.
Eustace de Cheddesseye, M.A. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of Worcester.
Granted as above.
Richard Sutton, M.A. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Westminster.
Granted as above.
John Cotisford, M.A. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the abbess and convent of Shaftesbury.
Granted as above.
(f. 62.)
John de Hymberford, B.C.L. For a like augmentation in respect of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of Worcester.
Granted as above.
William Hunte, D.C.L. For a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Newenton Longeville, value 10 marks.
Granted, and resign the church
John Maundul, M.A. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Ramesey. Granted.
John Blankpayn, M.A. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of Wells. Granted.
Walter Remmesbury, M.A. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Glastonbury. Granted.
Hugh de Brasennose, M.A. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Shrewsbury. Granted.
John Farle, B.C.L. who has lectured in law for three years, and is too poor to take the degree of doctor. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Ely, notwithstanding that he has a church value 10l. which he is ready to resign. Granted.
John Harald, B.C.L. For a benefice in England in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Evroul, in the diocese of Lisieux, notwithstanding that he has the free chapel of Witwell, in the diocese of St. Davids, value 6 marks, and the church of Lanurchloydoc, in the same diocese, value 12 marks, which are among Welsh people, of whose language he is ignorant, and which he is ready to resign. Granted, and resign all.
John Combe, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Rochester. Granted.
Richard Haynord, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the abbess and convent of Chastesbury (Shaftesbury). Granted.
Richard Hogges of Homington, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of Salisbury. Granted.
Richard, son of Richard de Setrington, bachelor of canon law. For a benefice in the gift of the provost of St. John's, Beverley.
Granted.
Thomas Cranlegh, bachelor of canon law. For a benefice in the gift of the Augustinian prior and convent of Southwyk. Granted.
Richard Bedeford, bachelor of canon law. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Lincoln. Granted.
Thomas Tremleye, bachelor of canon law. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Hyde. Granted.
William Walton, bachelor of canon law. For a benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Launde. Granted.
John de Prestwolt, M.A. For a benefice in the gift of the archbishop of York. Granted, in the gift of the dean and chapter.
William de Kerby, M.A. For a benefice in the gift of the provost of Beverley, value 30 marks with cure of souls, or 20 without.
Granted.
William de Skendilby, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Bardenay. Granted.
Richard Trevennin, B.C.L. of four years' standing, who before obtaining this degree studied civil law for eight years. For a canonry of Exeter, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted, in the gift of the dean and chapter.
(f. 63.)
Henry Giffard, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Plympton. Granted.
Thomas de Kirkeby, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Carlisle. Granted, in the gift of the dean and chapter (sic).
Giles Botiler, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Lichfield.
Granted, in the gift of the dean and chapter. Avignon, 19 Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
Simon de Neuton, scutifer viridis. Whereas in answer to his petition on behalf of his nephew, Alexander de Pullesdon, for the canonry and prebend of Dublin, void by the death of Raymund Pelegrini, the pope wrote ‘Granted, and reside,’ and whereas Alexander is able and has a great will to study, the pope is prayed to grant him licence to study in any university, and to receive the fruits of the canonry and prebend.
Granted for three years. Avignon, 9 Kal. Feb.
(f. 65.)
Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales. On behalf of his chaplain, Simon Clementis, for the archdeaconry of Worcester, which John de Harewelle, the prince's chancellor, is bound to resign on getting the archdeaconry of Berkshire, notwithstanding that Simon has the church of Pimperne, in the diocese of Salisbury, which he is ready to resign.
Granted. Avignon, 4 Kal. Feb.
(f. 68d.)
Thomas de Alberton, lord of Langgeberg, in the diocese of York, the king's donsel. For a portable altar for himself and his wife.
Granted for four years. Avignon, 4 Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
The same. For faculty to them to choose their confessors.
Granted as above. Dated as above.
(f. 79.)
John Mere. For the Canonry and prebend of Crediton, value 6 marks, void by the resignation of Philip de Bellocampo, notwithstanding that he expects a benefice in the gift of the abbess and convent of Schaftibori (Shaftesbury), which he is ready to resign.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Feb.
(f. 85.)
For the bishop of Chichester;—
William, bishop of Chichester, about to set out by papal order to the kings and realms of Castile, Arragon, and Navarre. For faculty to hear the confessions of the said kings, absolve them, and enjoin penances, even in cases reserved to the apostolic see.
Granted in quantum minor penitentiarius. Avignon, 16 Kal. March.
[Followed by the usual grants of faculties and powers.]
Ibid.
The same. For a plenary indulgence at the hour of death.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 86.)
Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales. On behalf of Laurence de Herpele, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Ely, value 40 marks with cure of souls, or 20 without, notwithstanding that he has the chapel of Erneley, in the diocese of Chichester, value 6½ marks, which he is ready to resign, and a canonry and prebend of Bromyerd, in the diocese of Hereford, value 7 marks.
Granted, and resign all. Avignon, 16 Kal. March.
(f. 90.)
William, bishop of Chichester, papal nuncio to the kings and realms of Castile, Arragon, and Navarre. For power to dispense certain persons of illegitimate birth, as many as the pope shall see fit, there being, as is said, a great multitude sick of the said disease [not mentioned]. Granted for fifty. Avignon, 11 Kal. March.
Ibid.
Master John de Waltham, licentiate in civil law. Whereas papal grant was made to Nicholas de Feriby of a benefice, value 40 marks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Mary's, York, and under pretext of this he got possession of the church of Eversham (Heversham), in the same diocese, value 100 marks, void by the death of Adam de Pothow, to which the said abbot and convent, as patrons, presented Master John de Waltham, who was admitted by the ordinary, but is hindered by Nicholas from obtaining possession of the church. On appeal to the pope the cause was partly heard, but as John omitted to insert the excess of tax, he prays for faculty to add articles touching the same, and that the said articles be admitted.
Granted. Avignon 16 Kal. March.
(f. 94.)
Ingram de Ardelors, scholar of canon law. For the church of Lecnoth (Lethnot), in the diocese of Brechin, of lay patronage, value 30 marks, void by reason that David de Marr first, and then Friskin de Strivelin held the same without being promoted to holy orders; notwithstanding that Ingram has the church of Banvy, in the diocese of St. Andrews, which he is ready to resign.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Kal. March.
(f. 95d.)
John, archbishop, and the chapter of York. For confirmation of the collation by the ordinary to Adam de Eboraco, B.C.L. who has voluntarily lectured at Oxford in civil law, of the precentorship of York, value 25 marks, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend in the chapel of St. Mary and the Holy Angels, York, value 7 marks.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Kal. March
(f. 98d.)
Thomas de Balcaska. He is already dispensed on account of illegitimacy, and has successively obtained and resigned the churches of St. Cuthbert in Ewich Vale, and the vicarage of Dunsier, in the diocese of Glasgow, from which he has received no fruits, and then the church of Cultyr (Culter), of lay patronage, void by the resignation of David de Strivelyn, from which he has received little or no fruits; he therefore prays for confirmation of this last collation.
Granted. Avignon, prid. Kal. March.
(f. 108d.)
John de Drum, scholar of canon law, and official of the bishop of Brechin. For the church of Kinnef, in the diocese of St. Andrews, value 40 marks, void by reason that William de Grenlaw has held it together with the deanery of Glasgow and the archdeaconry of St. Andrews, notwithstanding that John has the perpetual vicarage of Punbrid (Panbride), in the diocese of Brechin, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Avignon, prid. Id. March.
(f. 117.)
J. lord of Coussac. On behalf of his chaplain, Walter Almaly, for a canonry of Hereford, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Rossely (Rhoscilly), in the diocese of St. Davids, which he is ready to resign, on obtaining that of Neucherch, in the diocese of Winchester, to which he has been presented by the patron. Granted, and resign the church. Avignon, 9 Kal. April.
Ibid.
James de Audeley, knight, and councillor of the prince of Aquitaine and Wales. For an indulgence to those who visit on Trinity Sunday, and during the octave, the chapel of the Holy Trinity in the Premonstratensian monastery of Langelee, in which his ancestors are buried, and three priests celebrate divine offices.
Granted a year and forty days. Dated as above.
(f. 117d.)
Eleanor, countess of Arundel and Surrey. For licence to enter the houses and monasteries of St. Clare and other enclosed women, and spend four days and nights therein, accompanied by a retinue.
Granted, once in the year, and with four women, aged at least forty-five. Avignon, 7 Kal. April.
(f. 119.)
Reformation of the Roll of the University of Cambridge:—
Roger de Sutton, D.C.L. lecturer in civil and canon law for two years each. For extension of the grant of a canonry of Hereford, with expectation of a prebend, to an elective dignity, notwithstanding that he has the church of Glatton, which he is ready to resign. Granted.
Robert de Tunstede, M.A. For insertion of the words ‘jointly or severally’ in the grant of a benefice in the gift of the prior and brethren of St. John of Jerusalem. Granted.
Henry Winterton, B.C.L. student for two years in canon law and lecturer in civil law. For substitution of a benefice, value 50 marks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Edmunds, in place of a canonry of St. Asaph, with expectation of a prebend, he being ignorant of the language of those parts. Granted.
Stephen de Hougton, bachelor of canon law, who has lectured in the same for two years. For augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Ramsay from 25 marks with cure of souls, or 18 without, to 30 and 10 marks respectively. Granted.
Robert de Fordham, bachelor of canon law. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Edmunds. Granted.
Thomas Marche, B.C.L. who has lectured in the same for two years. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of Ely. Granted.
Thomas de Bosyate, student of canon law. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Prittwelle. Granted.
John Broun, of Hadlegh, B.C.L. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of London.
Granted. Avignon, 9 Kal. April.
(f. 121.)
Reformation of the Grants to the University of Oxford:—
John de Echingham, master of theology and arts, chancellor of the university. For extension of the grant of a canonry of London, with expectation of a prebend, to an elective dignity in the same.
Granted.
Peter Galon, M.A. For augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Durham, to 25 marks with cure of souls and 10 without. Granted.
Walter Remmesbury, M.A. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Glastonbury.
Granted.
John Mandur, M.A. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Ramsay. Granted.
John Prestwold, M.A. For a like augmentation, and that the benefice should be in the gift of the archbishop and dean and chapter of York, jointly or severally, and not in the cathedral.
Granted the augmentation.
Robert de Haylesham, regent M.A. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of Winchester.
Granted.
William Kerbi, M.A. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the provost of Beverley. Granted.
Richard Bedeford, bachelor of canon law. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of Lincoln.
Granted.
William Walton, bachelor of canon law. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Laund. Granted.
John Farle, B.C.L. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of Ely. Granted.
William de Skendilby, B.C.L. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Bardenay. Granted.
Henry Giffard, B.C.L. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Plympton.
Granted.
Giles Boteler, B.C.L. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the dean and chapter of Lichfield. Granted.
John Combe, B.C.L. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of Rochester.
Granted.
Richard Haynord, B.C.L. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the abbess and convent of Shaftesbury.
Granted.
Thomas Cranlegh, B.C.L. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Southwik.
Granted.
Robert Holewey, B.C.L. For a like augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the bishop of Worcester. Granted.
Roger Aswardby, M.A. bachelor of theology. For correction of the name Adam, and of his degree, and of the augmentation of the value of the benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough of 20 marks with cure of souls and 10 without, the said Roger not being then present at the Roman court. Granted.
Thomas de Southam, licentiate in civil law, and bachelor of canon law, who has studied and lectured at Oxford for fifteen years. For an extension of the grant so that he may hold a canonry of Wells, with expectation of a prebend, together with a, dignity or office in the same. Granted.
Thomas de Kirkeby, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Carlisle, the pope having granted it in the gift of the dean and chapter. Granted.
(f. 122.)
Richard Trevennin, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of Exeter, the pope having granted a canonry, with expectation of a prebend, in the gift of the dean and chapter.
Granted, and resign the expectation.
Richard Hogges, of Honington. That the grant made to him as B.C.L. may hold good, although he has not that degree, but has studied civil law for six years.
Granted. Avignon, 9 Kal. April.
(f. 124.)
For the princess of Aquitaine:—
Joan, princess of Aquitaine and Wales. For the underwritten grants:—
For an indult to choose her confessor. Granted.
On behalf of Eleanor, lady le Warr, for a portable altar. Granted.
On behalf of the same, for plenary remission at the hour of death.
Granted.
On behalf of lady Marion Louches, for a portable altar.
Granted for six years.
On behalf of the same, and of Johanneta Peverel, Roger Folgeambe, and Walter Bray, her butler, for plenary remission at the hour of death. Granted.
On behalf of Hugh de Bukunhull, for dispensation to hold a benefice with cure of souls, when he is twenty years old.
Granted, when he is twenty-three.
On behalf of the same, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Ramsey. Granted as above.
On behalf of William de Craule, for the church of Paston, in the diocese of Lincoln, on its voidance by John Stevens obtaining a dignity in Salisbury cathedral, notwithstanding that William expects a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough. Granted, and resign the expectation.
On behalf of Thomas de Bullesden, for a canonry of London, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Catesden. Granted for a benefice with cure of souls.
On behalf of John de Ludham, for augmentation of the benefice granted him in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough, value 25 marks with cure of souls, to 40 marks.
Granted an augmentation of 5 marks. Avignon, 5 Kal. April.
(f. 124d.)
John Chandos, ambassador of the prince of Aquitaine and Wales. On behalf of his confessor, John Lyons, a Friar Preacher, of the diocese of Bath, who has lately been made a papal chaplain, for the privileges and immunities of the office, seeing that he has laboured in making the treaty of peace touching Brittany, Anjou, and Sens.
Granted. Avignon, prid. Kal. April.
(f. 129.)
Ralph Basset, baron and knight, lord of Drayton, in the diocese of Lichfield. For a portable altar. Granted. Avignon, 8 Id. April.
Ibid.
The same. For indult to choose his confessors during his life.
Granted for six years. Dated as above.
(f. 129d.)
Thomas de Southam, licentiate in civil law, bachelor of canon law. Papal provision has lately been made to him of the archdeaconry of Llandaff, with condition of his resigning a papal grant of a dignity in Wells cathedral, but he has not received real and corporal possession of the archdeaconry, nor, for certain causes, does he intend to do so, wherefore he prays the pope to allow him to renounce the provision of the archdeaconry, and to keep the grant of the dignity intact.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. April.
(f. 131.)
Thomas de Wetenalle, knight, seneschal of Rodez, lord of Hoddestoun (Hoddesden, co. Herts) and Ollestorp (Althorpe, co. Northants), in the dioceses of London and Lincoln. For licence to have divine offices celebrated in chapels built and founded in those places distant a league from their parish churches.
Granted a commission in due form. Avignon, 5 Id. April.
Ibid.
The same. Whereas strife having arisen between his kinsman, Thomas Aleyn, priest, and John Blac, layman, Thomas was seized by John and certain archers and armed men, in the public road, robbed of goods and money, bound, beaten, and wounded by arrows, and delivered over to death. As it pleased God, Thomas got out of his bonds, and then, assisted by some armed friends, set on John, not to kill him, for that he had expressly ordered his followers not to do, but to beat him by way of revenge, which they did so effectually that John soon after died of his wounds; after which Thomas got papal dispensation to exercise minor orders and hold a benefice without cure of souls; but as his devotion induced him to remain as he was wont in his sacred ministry, the pope is prayed to remove the stain of irregularity, and to restore him by dispensation to his orders, and to the exercise of the sacraments; or to dispense him so as to hold two benefices without cure of souls. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For a plenary indulgence at the hour of death for himself and Alice his wife. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For a portable altar, seeing that he is busily engaged in the service of the king and the prince of Aquitaine, so that he cannot come to divine offices. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For leave to choose his confessor.
Granted for six years. Dated as above.
(f. 131d.)
John, baron of Wodhulle. On behalf of Eleanor his mother, for a portable altar. Granted. Avignon, 5 Id. April.
Ibid.
The same. For the like for himself and Isabella his wife.
Granted for six years. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For licence for himself with forty men and horses to visit the Holy Sepulchre and other holy places beyond sea.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For licence to choose his confessor.
Granted during your going, returning, and remaining. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his clerk, Richard de Croxton, for a canonry of Pencryche, otherwise of Gnoweshall (Gnosall), in the diocese of Lichfield, notwithstanding that he has papal grant of the church of Salpton (Slapton), in the diocese of Lincoln, value 18 marks, on its voidance by Matthew Asscheton obtaining a prebend of York.
Granted. Dated as above,
Ibid.
Ralph Basset, baron, lord of Drayton. On behalf of his treasurer, John Dikes, for a benefice in England, in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Evroul, in the diocese of Lisieux, value 60 marks with cure of souls, notwithstanding that he has the church of Buckebrok, in the diocese of Lincoln, about the patronage of which a suit is pending, which he is ready to resign.
Granted. Avignon, 5 Id. April.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of a member of his household, William de Wolaston, for a like benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Lire, in the diocese of Evreux, notwithstanding that he has the church of Carleton (Carlton), in the diocese of Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of a member of his household, Robert Wylington, for a canonry of Chester le Street, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 132d.)
John Chandos, constable of Aquitaine. For a portable altar.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. April
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his knight, Thomas de Felton, seneschal of Aquitaine, and his wife, for the like for ten years.
Granted for six years. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For leave to choose his confessor.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Thomas Wettenale, knight. On behalf of Robert de Hamslape, for augmentation to 50 marks of the value of the benefice granted him, in the gift of the abbess and convent of Wilton, who have five benefices, one with cure of souls and four without, all exceeding the sum named in the grant of 20 marks with cure of souls and 15 without; notwithstanding that Robert has the church of Torteworthe, in the diocese of Worcester, which he is ready to resign.
Granted an augmentation of 5 marks. Avignon, 5 Id. April.
(f. 133.)
Robert de Walsham. Whereas Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales, during the voidance of the see of Llandaff, gave the archdeaconry of the same to his chaplain and confessor, the said Robert de Walsham, whom the pope had dispensed so as to hold two dignities with cure of souls, he doubts whether he may not be molested by papal nominees touching his right to the archdeaconry, inasmuch as six months elapsed between his collation and the resignation of it by Thomas de Elteslee, by whom it was first obtained from the pope, who gave it, as is said, to Thomas de Southam, by whom it was resigned. He therefore prays for confirmation of the said collation, notwithstanding that he has papal grant of the precentorship of Salisbury and a canonry and prebend of the same.
Granted. Avignon, 5 Id. April.
(f. 134.)
John, archbishop of York. On behalf of his clerk, Thomas de Tetford, sub-deacon, B.C.L. scholar of canon law, for surrogation to the right possessed by John Waltham in the church of Heversham, in the diocese of York, about which a suit is pending between Waltham and John de Feriby, who having unlawfully held the same, has now got the church of Lanford, in the diocese of Salisbury; notwithstanding that Thomas has a canonry and prebend of Aberwyly, and is litigating in the apostolic palace about the church of Hagworthingham, in the diocese of Lincoln, which he is ready to resign.
Granted, and let the value stated in the subjoined schedule be appointed. The said church is valued at 100 marks, but owing to wars, mortalities, and bad culture, the ordinary has valued it anew at 30 marks, to the prejudice of the apostolic see and its nuncios. Avignon, 5 Id. April.
(f. 135.)
Joan, princess of Aquitaine and Wales. For a plenary remission at the hour of death. Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. April.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Thomas de Bullesdon, for a canonry of London, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Catesden (Gaddesden).
Granted, and resign the church. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of John de Ludham, for augmentation to 40 marks of the value of the benefice granted him, value 30 marks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough.
Granted an augmentation of 5 marks. Dated as above.
(f. 135d.)
Thomas de Felton, seneschal of Aquitaine. For a portable altar in perpetuity for himself and his wife, notwithstanding the limit placed by the pope in the former grant. Granted. Avignon, 18 Kal. May.
(f. 136.)
The university of Paris. On behalf of Thomas de Duns, of the diocese of St. Andrews, M.A. licentiate in medicine, and scholar of theology, for a canonry of Glasgow, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Idwy (Idvies), in the said diocese, value 12 marks. Granted. Avignon, 4 Id. April.
(f. 137.)
Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales. On behalf of his confessor, Robert de Walsham, precentor, canon, and prebendary of Salisbury, and archdeacon of Llandaff, dispensed by the pope touching nonresidence up to the Nones of December next, for a further dispensation for six years from the said date.
Granted for two years. Avignon, 18 Kal. May.
Ibid.
John Chandos, viscount of St. Sauveur, and constable of Aquitaine. On behalf of Simon Latchebury, for whom the princess has sent a petition by Thomas de Paxton, papal auditor, for the canonry and prebend of St. Asaph, void by the death of Richard de Midelton at the apostolic see, and given by pope Innocent to John Harold, who resigned them before getting possession, and they remained so long void that they lapsed to the apostolic see, but a claim was made to them by John Guiffundun, who has since died. Granted. Avignon, 18 Kal. May.
(f. 137d.)
The same. On behalf of Henry de Hugate, for the church of St. Helen in Staynegate (Stonegate), York, value 15 marks, void by the death of Thomas de Langetofte at the Roman court.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of John de Lund, for the church of All Saints on the Pavement, York, value 20 marks, void by the death of Simon Ward at the Roman court, notwithstanding that he expects a benefice in the gift of the prior and chapter of Durham, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Avignon, 18 Kal. May.
(f. 143.)
The same. On behalf of his councillor and secretary, John Humbleton, governor of all his property in England, for a canonry, with expectation of a prebend, or any elective dignity short of the archiepiscopal; notwithstanding that he has the archdeaconry of Sudbury, and a canonry of St. John's, Beverley, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted, and resign all. Avignon, 17 Kal. May.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his clerk, John de Arderne, for a benefice in the gift of the archbishop, prior, and chapter of Canterbury, value 60 marks with cure of souls, or 30 without, notwithstanding that he has the church of Goe, in the diocese of Coutances, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Edward Twyford, lord of Duclinton, knight. For a portable altar.
Granted when on a journey. Avignon, 16 Kal. May.
Ibid.
The same. For leave to choose his confessor.
Granted for five years. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Ralph Basset, baron, lord of Drayton. On behalf of his treasurer, John Dikes, for augmentation of the value of the benefice in England, in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Evroul, in the diocese of Lisieux, to 25 marks, there being so many persons expecting benefices in the gift of the said abbot and convent.
Granted an augmentation of five marks. Avignon, 15 Kal. May.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his secretary, William de Wolaston, for a like augmentation of the value of a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Lire, in the diocese of Evreux.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 144.)
John Daniel, knight. On behalf of his kinsman, John Daniel, for the canonry and prebend of Morehalle in Gnoushale, void by reason that Nicholas de Hethe has been removed from the same by the pope, on account of plurality. Granted. Avignon, 16 Kal. May.
(f. 147d.)
Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales. On behalf of Edward Sutheword, a member of his household, for augmentation of the value of the benefice granted him in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Ely, to 60 marks.
Granted an augmentation of eight marks. Avignon, 14 Kal. May.
(f. 156.)
John Rummel, student at Oxford. That his examination may be held in those parts, inasmuch as with much toil and expense he cannot come to the Roman court, where, touching another papal grant, he has been and was examined. Granted. Avignon, 6 Non. May.
(f. 158d.)
John Chandos, count (sic) of St. Sauveur, and constable of Aquitaine. On behalf of Hamo de Deval, to whom papal grant was made of the church of Milton, in the diocese of Norwich, void by the death of Edmund de Withewelle (or Wychewelle), at the Roman court, and between whom and Michael de Haynton a suit was instituted in the papal palace, and it is said that at Edmund's death he was not rector of the said church; the pope is therefore prayed to surrogate Hamo in Michael's right to the same, or to confirm the provision made to him thereof, or to make provision of it anew.
Granted. Avignon, 5 Non. May.
(f. 160.)
John Skyret of Buckingham, bachelor of civil and canon law. For confirmation of the collation and provision made to him by the ordinary of the church of Great Horwode, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 15 marks, notwithstanding that he has a canonry of St. Davids, with expectation of a prebend, value 15 marks.
Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. May.
(f. 161.)
John Chandos, viscount of St. Sauveur, and constable of Aquitaine. On behalf of his almoner, Simon Balle of Alvaston, for a canonry of South Mailing, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, 5 Non. May
(f. 162.)
The princess of Aquitaine and Wales. On behalf of Simon Lothebury, a member of her household, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Bangor. Granted. Bastide by Avignon, 8 Id. May.
(f. 163d.)
Michael de Monymusk, licentiate in canon law. For the canonry and prebend of Aberdeen, to be avoided by the removal of John More from the same, he having also canonries and prebends of Glasgow, Dunkeld, Moray, and Caithness, notwithstanding that Michael has the deanery of Glasgow and a canonry and prebend of Brechin.
Granted, and we remove John, if the facts stated in the following petition are true.
The value of the aforesaid benefices are, of Glasgow 30 marks, of Dunkeld 10 marks, Moray 50 marks, of Caithness 10 marks, and of Aberdeen 50 marks, making a total of 150 marks.
Bastide by Avignon. prid. Non. May.
(f. 172.)
Whereas Ralph de Daventre, rector of St. Benedict, Graschirche, and John de Lexham, rector of SS. Stephen and Olave, Coleman Street, London, resigned their benefices in order to exchange them, they pray for provision of the same.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Kal. June.
(f. 173.)
John Chandos, viscount of St. Sauveur and constable of Aquitaine. On behalf of his chaplain, Hamo de Deval, who has served him in England and elsewhere for six years, for supply of an omission in the former petition (f. 158d) that Hamo expected a benefice in forma pauperum, in the gift of the bishop of Winchester, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Avignon, 7 Kal. June.
(f. 178d.)
Edward de Twifort, knight. On behalf of his chaplain, Robert Gore of Grantham, for reservation of a benefice in the gift of the prior and brethren of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England.
Granted. Avignon, 5 Kal. June